I’ve recently read Henry David Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience, Solitude, and Life Without Principles (⭐⭐⭐⭐ My rating). The world and society, in general, have become a place I do not recognize but I know thanks to my love of history that many have felt the same throughout the course of human history. At first, I thought,Continue reading “A Case for Civil Disobedience”
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100-Word Micro Fiction Challenge 2022 Update!
Back in April, I entered NYC Midnight’s 100 Word Micro Fiction Challenge. I was given 24 hours to write a fiction story of no more than 100 words using criteria provided to me by NYC Midnight. I was given Drama as my genre, the action I had to include was Finding Cash and I hadContinue reading “100-Word Micro Fiction Challenge 2022 Update!”
Shortlisted!!
At the beginning of April 2022, I stepped out of my comfort zone (highly recommend) and entered a short story writing contest that required me to write a 1500-word story with a theme of ‘Happily Ever After.”The contest was The Write Practice’s Spring Writing Contest in partnership with the online magazine Short Fiction Break.I amContinue reading “Shortlisted!!”
Book Review: Mastering Character Arcs: How Fifteen Universal Journeys Can Power Up Your Novel’s Cast by Lewis Jorstad
I received an advanced copy of this book with no obligation to leave a review. All opinions are my own.As an aspiring author, I have been reading a lot of books to help improve my craft and if I had to recommend only one book to a new author that would really accelerate their writingContinue reading “Book Review: Mastering Character Arcs: How Fifteen Universal Journeys Can Power Up Your Novel’s Cast by Lewis Jorstad”
Writing Contests, 30,000 Words, and a Series Title!
As it turns out, I love entering writing competitions. They are exhilarating and so valuable for my growth as a writer. Possible awards aside, the community of writers and the challenge of not always writing in a genre or about a topic that I am comfortable with is great for my author muscles. Also, gettingContinue reading “Writing Contests, 30,000 Words, and a Series Title!”
Writing Contests Update!
As you know, if you’ve been following me on this crazy journey, I recently participated in The Write Practice’s Spring Writing Competition! I am still waiting to hear the results but I thought I would include a little excerpt of Beezlebub’s New Beginnings Bingo and a link to Short Fiction Breaks website where it isContinue reading “Writing Contests Update!”
Book Review: Way of the Stoic by Thomas Swain
I received a copy of Way of the Stoic by Thomas Swain from Booksirens.com. “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” – Marcus Aurelius Thomas Swain did an exceptional job at breaking down the basics of the ancient art of Stoicism. From a brief history to practical advice on howContinue reading “Book Review: Way of the Stoic by Thomas Swain”
Spring Writing Contest: Reader’s Choice Award!
As many of you know I recently entered a short story writing contest and while I am still awaiting the results of the competition it would be awesome if you voted in the Reader’s Choice Awards! I will put the link below! My story is called “Beelzebub’s New Beginnings Bingo” If you can, take aContinue reading “Spring Writing Contest: Reader’s Choice Award!”
Book Review: The Belle of Eden by Sofia B. Ashford
*Disclaimer* I read this book a while ago, and to my knowledge, it is the only book by this author, but as I set out on my own “Author’s Journey,” I want to make sure that I celebrate and draw attention to other creative geniuses along the way! I received a free copy of TheContinue reading “Book Review: The Belle of Eden by Sofia B. Ashford”
It’s Time for an Update
Untitled Novel/Series:I am excited to say that I have almost reached the 27,000-word mark and 10 Chapters completed on my upcoming novel! I feel like I can confidently say this is probably the halfway mark for this book. I thought about sharing some of my favorite quotes from what I’ve written so far, but notContinue reading “It’s Time for an Update”
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